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September 2020 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

UK CV manufacturing stable in September but Covid-hit bus sector in critical condition as challenging fourth quarter looms.

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September 2020 UK Car Manufacturing

UK car production falls -5.0% in worst September since 1995 as industry issues plea for vital Brexit deal.

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‘No deal’ tariffs would undermine Britain’s green recovery

New calculations reveal ‘no deal’ tariff threat to Britain’s green recovery, with £2,800 average price uplift on EU-built EV.

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Reaction to PM statement on Brexit negotiations

“Make no mistake, the automotive industry will not prosper from ‘no deal’. It would have a devastating impact on the sector, on the economy and on jobs in every region of Britain.”

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September 2020 New LCV Registrations

UK new van market accelerates 26.4% in September, but uncertainty lies ahead.

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September 2020 New Car Registrations

New car registrations drop -4.4% in weakest ever ‘new plate’ September.

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Statement on Brexit negotiations

“Any agreement must work for automotive so we need both sides to strike a deal that safeguards the global competitiveness of the sector and consumer choice in the market.”

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UK Automotive launches Safe Harbour scheme

UK Automotive launches Safe Harbour scheme to secure supply chain and save jobs.

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New SMMT Apprentice Support Programme now accepting applications

SMMT steps in to save automotive apprenticeships with new Covid salary support scheme for SMEs.

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Response to CBI Brexit survey

“A comprehensive FTA with the EU that’s tariff and quota free is essential if we are to have any chance of recovery.”

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